Author(s)

G. Pizziolo, R. Micarelli & H. Behbehani

Abstract

A hypothesis of research for landscapes in a state of transition G. ~izziolo', R. ~ i c a r e l l i ~ & H. ~ehbehani~ I Faculty of Architecture Universita degli Studi Florence, Italy 2 Faculty of Architecture Polytechnic of Milan, Campus Bovisa, Italy 3 Faculty of Environment University of Tehran, Iran Abstract This paper deals with the problem of Contemporary landscapes and their state of transition, according to what the European Convention of Landscape has suggested, since the year 2000. At present Landscape tends to assume the role of "scenery of mutations and metamorphosis", instead of its traditional role of tutor of bio, natural and cultural diversity." We have consequently to imagine new modalities of landscape, able to provide the environment and the involved populations with "reference terms". Landscape can again become a dynamic and evolutionary phenomenon, going beyond the simple defensive line, towards a new appropriate dynamic both to protect the cultural heritage and to constit

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